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S ionantha


The ancestor for many of today's hybrids.  Single blue-violet.  Dark green, pointed, heart-shaped foliage with reddish back.  Profuse bloomer.  Standard species.

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S ionantha

Average Rating 4.9 out of 5

Very hardy little violet!!!

This violet is constantly in bloom, keeps a nice shape and is very forgiving. It is happy no matter it's location on my plant stand (up front with more light, or in the back with less light; also isn't negatively affected if my watering schedule is off by a few days). I highly recommend adding this gem to your violet collection!

Marilyn Greer May 07 2018, 19:40 PM

Star Performer

I have wanted this species plant for years and finally found it at Violet Barn. I have been so pleasantly surprised with S. Ionantha. This plant has bloomed almost continuously and the foliage just keeps spreading very happily! I love this hardy little gem!

Mary Miller Oct 07 2017, 21:53 PM

easy to grow, blooms often

I bought this about a year ago and am very happy with it. It seems to bloom almost all the time. While the blooms are rather plain, they are a very pretty color and shape. The foliage, too, is also very pretty. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a species violet

Margaret Siirila Jun 24 2017, 18:21 PM

Oldie but Goodie

This is one of the first violets I can remember seeing my mother grow, and is responsible for giving me the AV "bug". As I recall, this violet was easy to propagate and quite hardy, even surviving less than ideal temperatures (my folks did not have central heating/air). I highly recommend this plant for beginner growers!

Anonymous Dec 05 2015, 22:02 PM

Pretty plant for windowsill

I got this violet in summer 2012. It is kept on an east-facing windowsill, and it is ALWAYS in bloom, even in winter. Easygoing, undemanding, and pretty.

Jill Stern Dec 28 2013, 15:16 PM

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